This week on Continuum you'll hear dance music of the Renaissance by three major composers of the 17th century: ThoinotArbeau of France, and William Byrd and John Playford of England.
Among the dances heard will be branles, basse dances and pavans. Recordings used are; "DansesPopulairiesFrancaises", performed by The Broadside Band - HarmoniaMundiHMA 1951152, and "William Byrd - Virginals & Consorts", performed by Capriccio Stravagante under the direction of New Orleanian Skip Sempe - Auvidis E 8611.